The Mo Vaughn Podcast

Episode 49 - PCA, the Best of What's Left, and Mo Swings Again!

Mo swings a bat for the first time in 23 years and lives to tell the tale! PCA is having an all-time season, the guys go through the best regular season series left, Judge's injury, and Ichiro bullies girls in Japan.

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Episode 48 - Guardians, Brewers, Phillies and the playoff push!

The boys are BACK as the payoff push is in full swing. The Guardians reclaim the AL Central lead, the Brewers win another division title, the Phillies face an injury and a decision, Pete Alonso gets the ultimate payback, and as Justin Verlander's career comes to a close, the guys talk about why he was so special (and it wasn't just because of what happened on the field).

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Episode 47 - Trade Deadline Madness!!

The MLB trade deadline was absolutely INSANE this year and the theme was teams deciding to go for it. Mo gives his takes on the biggest moves around the league. How much did each team improve? And was the Dodgers acquisition of Skubal a league-wide conspiracy?! All that and more...

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Episode 46 - Trade Deadline Action, Scooters, and Mo Breaks a Pack

There is a TON of rumors around the trade deadline but not much action...YET. What trades makes sense? Mo breaks it down. Then Mo breaks a pack of Fleer cards form 1996 and tells some AWESOME stories about the players. Also, Will and mascots have one thing in common...scooters?

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Episode 45 - Red hot Red Sox, Karl Ravech, and NL Buy or Sell

The Red Sox are red hot but does Mo think they still need to be a true contender? Karl Ravech is out at ESPN, outrage or a sign of the times? Crazy base running stories and Buy or Sell: NL Edition.

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Episode 44 - Mid-season Predictions and All-Star or All Wrong?

Mo and Will break down the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game and Mo sees some glaring issues. Then Mo makes his predictions for the big end-of-season awards with what we have seen so far. Also, Will makes a move to South Florida.

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Episode 43 - Blow pops on the field, wizards in the dugout, the College World Series and more!

Mo dives into Jazz Chisholm's blow pop controversy and how it should be handled. The White Sox are a certain brand of annoying but they're also darn good. Mo reminisces about coming up one game short of the College World Series, and All-Star voting updates.

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Episode 42 - An Alumni Rant, Salary Cap Talk, Division Movers, and Stabilizing Forces

Mo and Will dive into the owner's proposed salary cap, talk about the divisional risers, and how important a stabilizing manager or player actually is. Also, Mo has an epic rant about how teams need to include their alumni in player development!

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Episode 41 - NL Buy or Sell, Skubal Trade Possibilities, and Tarps Off vs Crotch Cellys

This week Mo does Buy or Sell with the NL, inducing the Cy Young Race, the Padres, the Reds, and more. The guys also go through some possible Tarik Skubal trade destinations. Also, Mo weighs in on "Tarps Off" in the crowd vs a new wave of crotch related celebrations.

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Episode 40 - The Skubal Scope, Remembering Bobby Cox, and Buy or Sell AL Edition

Tarik Skubal got a new type of scope and it's being sold HARD. Mo remembers Bobby Cox and possibly the greatest generation of managers. Also, Mo plays "Buy or Sell" with some of the AL's surprising storylines.

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Episode 39 with Cole Hamels

One of the best lefties of his era, Cole Hamels joins Mo to talk about game planning vs hitters, the infamous 2008 rain delay, super pitching staffs, movies and more!

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Episode 38 - Cora & Thomson gone, Mattingly & Bazzana up, and adults stealing home run balls

Mo and Will talk through a crazy week in the managerial world: Alex Cora was fired in Boston, then offered the job in Philly after they fired Rob Thomson. Is MLB becoming too much like the NFL? Travis Bazzana gets the call to the majors and a guy steals a home run ball from a little girl.

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Episode 37 - Too early to panic? The Mets Lindor problem, the Pirates are HUGE, and glue guys.

Mo breaks down how far into the season you know exactly what your team is. Which team's hot/cold starts are for real, what is going on with Francisco Lindor, how the lineup card is a lost art, and the importance of glue guys.

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Episode 36 with Ken Rosenthal

Fox reporter Ken Rosenthal joins Mo to talk about MLB's youth movement, ABS, Tony Vitello and more!

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Episode 35 with Coach Nelly

FTB Nelly joins Mo to talk about the top young prospects to keep an eye on as they get called up this season. Will also has Mo pick the World Series, MVP and Cy Young awards but he's not allowed to pick chalk! And will the Tony Vitello experiment work in San Fran?

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Episode 34 with Ken Davidoff

Reporter Ken Davidoff joins Mo to talk about the WBC, the MLB work stoppage, his new book 101 Lessons From The Dugout, and more!

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Episode 33 - WBC storylines, Spring Training Stories, & ESPN Top 100 Players

Mo and Will break down all the excitement so far in the WBC. They also tell some spring training stories and talk through the ESPN Top 100 players. Who was too high? Who was too low? *Note - This episode was recorded on Tuesday afternoon before the US team didn't know how tie breakers work in the WBC

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Episode 32 with Jimmy Rollins

3x All-Star and NL MVP Jimmy Rollins joins Mo to talk about his crazy athletic family, his HOF case, his musical talents, and more!

Episode 31 with Dave Roberts

4x World Series Champion Dave Roberts joins to talk about maintaining excellence, whether they are "buying championships", how to pretend to know about wine, and more!

Episode 30 with Terry Francona

2x World Series Champion and 3x Manager of the Year Terry "Tito" Francona joins Mo to talk about his father's influence, winning and losing the World Series, Trevor Bauer launching a ball over the CF wall, and more!